Thanks, I found the street name announcement, which I believe was already on and I assumed this was to announce the name of the street you are to make a turn at. During my ride yesterday it did not announce the street names. I know the street names only because the bus has some automated system that will announce each street along the way. I'm not sure if this is some GPS system, but assume it is and it is pretty neat. Well like I said, I haven't really spent that much time with the software yet, but I appreciate the info. I thought the site made some statement to the affect i could find answers and manuals, but maybe manuals for other products. :) Either way, I'm impressed and will keep poking at buttons until I figure it all out. :)
On Oct 29, 2009, at 10:13 PM, patrickneazer wrote: > Hello Scott and all: > > Manual? Manual! Manual. What manual (smile). If you or anyone else > finds it ... well ... you will win a fantastic prize (grin). Have > not found a manual and I have been using it since it first came out. > Of course, there is the FAQ on the site though that is about it. > > As for the unlabeled button I have only found one and that is the > product information button. If there are others please let me know. > > As for switching to the pedestrian mode: > > 1. open the program and select show map > > 2. Double tap on show map > > 3. double tap on options and search for route profile > > 4. Double tap on route profile and once there search for speed > profile. > > 5. Double tap on speed profile and then look for pedestrian and > double tap. > > That should do it. > > I believe there is a setting for announce street names that is by > default turned off. If you follow the same procedure to find options > that you did before it should be on the introductory screen towards > the bottom. If you turn that on you may find the feature that you > seek. My uncertainty is that I have not used this feature for > walking since the new update however when driving from Nashville to > Alabama it announced every single exit and street along I-65. If > navigon is anything it is consistent up til this point and that > should work for the pedestrian setting as well. > > Let us know how it goes and I might have to give that a shot myself > this weekend. > > > On Oct 29, 2009, at 9:28 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> >> Patrick, >> >> I in fact did purchase it last night. FIrst let me say that other >> than a couple of unlabeled buttons, it is very accessible and yes I >> dropped them a note. I've been communicating with a gal named >> Michelle >> Collier. In any event, since I had no opportunity other than when I >> was riding on the bus, I just plugged in my address, which I knew I'd >> be getting off to meet my wife and ride the rest of the way in our >> truck. I live a ways out and there's no bus, plane, or train. :) >> MobileNavigator figured out where I was and even when I got off the >> bus and started the final leg of my trip, it got us home and was >> quite >> accurate in telling me where I was. Now the only thing I haven't >> figured out is one where the manual is on their site and that might >> help with a few questions. Second, I'm not sure if there is a setting >> to switch from walking mode or car mode etc. I can't recall if you or >> someone said this was automatic and if you did, sorry my mind isn't >> what it used to be; it's quite clogged with stuff these days. >> The settings screen is a little confusing only since it seems some >> items are replicated, but the buttons show in some places and not >> others. This may be more a case of not being familiar with it since I >> only spent about 30 minutes playing with it and in that time I was >> very impressed. So, the next test is to setup a walking route and see >> how it functions. ONe recommendation I did pass along that would be >> more a nice feature, but not necessary is while in the "walking" >> mode, >> it would have a user selectable option to announce each street you >> encounter. That is more just to be familiar with the area than >> anything else and again just a "Gee that would be nice" feature and >> certainly not a deal breaker for me. >> So, overall I'm impressed, but I have a little learning yet to do. If >> you happen to know where I can locate the manual, I'd appreciate any >> info. It may be on their site, but my searching and poking around >> just >> didn't quite seem to be able to find it. >> >> THanks for the input, it helped me make the decision to purchase >> and I >> think it was a very worthwhile investment. >> >> On Oct 28, 2009, at 8:14 PM, patrickneazer wrote: >> >>> Hello Scott and all: >>> >>> You are welcome. I am glad that the information proved useful. >>> >>> The only addition I would make is something I alluded to earlier. >>> When and if you purchase the software, give it a test in an >>> environment in which you may not be as familiar. The biggest >>> challenge was the I no where I am going syndrome which is not the >>> greatest way to evaluate the GPS. Now, admittedly, there is a >>> possibility of becoming completely lost (smile) although that >>> happens sometimes even under the best of circumstances. Until I took >>> it for a spin in a place where I had to rely upon the software, I >>> really did not discover how good it is. >>> >>> Of course, there is always the potential for error though this app >>> really rocks. >>> >>> Let us know how it goes if you decide to purchase it. >>> >>> >>> On Oct 28, 2009, at 5:52 PM, Scott Howell wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Hey, actually this was very helpful and this will definitely help >>>> me >>>> make that decision. That is exactly what I was looking for, is some >>>> real field experience. >>>> Thanks a lot. >>>> >>>> On Oct 28, 2009, at 3:54 AM, patrickneazer wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello Scott: >>>>> >>>>> You have probably gotten all of the information you require and >>>>> need >>>>> to make a decision though I wanted to chime in. >>>>> >>>>> Navigon is a FANTASTIC app. I have now tried it in 5 cities ... >>>>> 3 of >>>>> which I have never been to. It has not let me down yet though it >>>>> might in the future (smile). >>>>> >>>>> As long as you take a moment to become familiar with the >>>>> software it >>>>> will be as reliable as any other GPS solution. >>>>> >>>>> I last used it in Birmingham AL to find the bus station from the >>>>> train station. As long as I was willing to follow the instructions >>>>> (the major downfall of GPS systems most of the time) ... worked >>>>> like >>>>> a charm (smile). >>>>> >>>>> Definitely worth the money in my limited humble opinion. >>>>> On Oct 26, 2009, at 7:59 PM, Scott Howell wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Folks, I had asked about GPS solutions and I got only one >>>>>> response >>>>>> from Alex about a product I presume is in development called GDA. >>>>>> However, I did learn of the MobileNavigator app from the >>>>>> Maccessibility website and I am curious if anyone has tried this >>>>>> application. For $90 U.S. I would not be willing to just toss my >>>>>> money >>>>>> down in hopes it does work, I'd like to know if anyone has used >>>>>> it >>>>>> and >>>>>> their thoughts. I'm looking for a solution that will provide me >>>>>> the >>>>>> necessary information to get from one location to another. THis >>>>>> means >>>>>> if I exit a building and decide I need to be at another >>>>>> location, I >>>>>> want the software to figure out where I am, and provide me the >>>>>> information necessary to reach the next destination. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Take good care and I wish you enough. >>>>> >>>>> Love >>>>> >>>>> Me >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> Take good care and I wish you enough. >>> >>> Love >>> >>> Me >>> >>> >>>> >> >> >> >> > > Take good care and I wish you enough. > > Love > > Me > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
